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Statistics

About Undergraduate Research in Statistics

Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in statistics research. Research experience is a great resume builder and an excellent way to extend learning outside of the classroom. Whether considering graduate school, looking for a creative outlet, searching for a thesis project, or wanting to hone critical thinking skills, students will find many interesting projects listed on the Undergraduate Research Opportunities page, on our website.

Finding a research project of interest to you depends on your initiative. Although some students find good research project opportunities through the University's undergraduate research posting system, most find a good fit by taking the time to find out about faculty members' projects. 

The Statistics Department encourages undergraduates to share their research with the broader community. The Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium celebrates the accomplishments of Statistics Undergraduate Student Research Fellowship recipients who have worked with faculty supervisors. For information on the upcoming symposium, watch student listservs for announcements.

 

THE PROCESS

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THE END OF THE 8TH WEEK OF CLASSES FOR  POSITIONS TO BE FILLED THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER. The deadline for admission to summer session and fall semester positions will be the eighth week of the preceding spring semester.

  • Review the list of faculty or specific research projects available.   Make sure you consider all the project requirements, meeting any minimum GPA or course completion requirements, and time commitments before submitting your application.
  • If an appointment is arranged, the student should be prepared to discuss such topics as the time commitment involved, and his/her future goals.  During the 10th and 11th weeks of the semester, faculty will hold interviews, make a decision, extend their offer(s) and request a response from the applicants. Faculty will notify the department office as their positions are filled.
  • Applicants should monitor the site for updates on available positions,  all positions remain open unless posted as filled. Please do not contact faculty members directly to check the status of your application, if selected you will be notified promptly via email.  
  • Candidates not selected are encouraged to reapply for available positions during the following semester (s).